Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,577, Stephen Fuller, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Fuller Stephen
S 43577
CONTENTS

licate certificate issued 10 1830 & sent to Hon. J. W. Taylor Rep.
Discharge Certificate issued 11 Mar 1824 & sent to the Pension at Bath, N. Y. New York
Dear Sir: See Letter A.B. H. Fuller June 11. 1835 - date of Fortick and M. H. Pen. Rep. Sept. 11. 1835.
33) New York.
Stephen Fuller, Capt South Private, Mass. In the army of the U. States.
At $8. per m. com d . 23 d March, 1818.
lev d . issued 31 st March, 1818. and sent to Hon. John W. Taylor, House of Reps. U. States.
Int. to 4 th Sept. 1818. 5 10 / 28 mo. $142.85
(Rev d Claim Act 18 th March, 1818.)
Massachusetts line 1777. Three years
Bigelow
Journal of a pamphlet

Stephen Fuller

State of New York Saratoga County
Be it remembered that on the twenty third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen personally appeared before me Thomas Dibble one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Saratoga and State of New York, Stephen Fuller of the Village of Ballston Spa in the County and State aforesaid being duly sworn, saith that he served as a private Soldier in the war of the Revolution against the Common Enemy in a Company at the time of his Enlistment Commanded by Captain Sylvanus Smith in the Fifteenth Regiment of the Massachusetts line Commanded by Colonel Timothy Bigelow, that he Enlisted in said company on the Second day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Seven for the term of three years that he Served the said term of three years faithfully and was honorably discharged on or about the Second day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Eighty at a place Called Budds Highlands on the Hudsons River in the State of New York aforesaid, that he is fifty nine years of age, in very indigent & reduced circumstances & in need of Support for his subsistence.
Stephen Fuller
Sworn & Subscribed this
23 d day of March 1815
Thomas Dibble one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga and State of New York

To the Honorable Secretary of war
I Thomas Dibble one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Portage State of New York aforesaid Do certify that I am satisfied that what the Defendant within named has set forth in the within affidavit is true
Thomas Dibble
March 23 d 1818

War Dept, Pension Office June 11. 1835
Sir
In reply to yours of 5 inst I have to inform you that the amount due on account of the pension of your dece d father, the late Stephen Fuller cannot be paid to an administrator; as the law directs the balance in such a case to be paid to the widow if there be any; and if none then to the child or children of the deceased. The enclosed printed sheets will shew what proof is necessary to present to the Pension Agent at New York in order to draw the money. The proof should be made before some tribunal in the state of New York
I am very respectfully Yr. most ob d St. J. Edwards
M c Benjamin H. Fuller Schenectady New York

Sept 11 Stephen H. ... 31 Mar 1878
(Revolutionary Claim -)
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Bullton Spa Sept. 7 th 1835
Sir -
The Enclosed pension papers were presented at the Pension Office in New York on Friday last and it was objected that it did not appear from my Certificate as Clerk of the Court, that the Court were satisfied that the Original Certificate of Stephen Fuller was illegally withheld from his Widow Sally Fuller -
The papers were all drawn & the proof taken before the Court under my direction, and I did not consider the question of withholding the Certificate as belonging to the Court to decide, and therefore did not present it to them - My reasons were, that I was not aware that anything further was required of the Court to decide than is stated in my Certificate - And to strengthen that opinion, I had, previous to making the Application to the Court, sent to the Pension Office at New York asking information in relation to a case of this kind & was furnished with a printed blank as a form, which I copied making the Widow state the fact of the withholding of the Certificate which still seems to me to be the proper course.
I beg leave to state the facts as to the withholding as I understand them - The Widow is the second wife of Fuller, I married them in their old age on the 13 th of May 1824 - Fuller's Children, therefore are not her Children. They, a few years ago, resided in this County, but two or three years ago they separated they left her

and went to Massachusetts and resided with his son Benj. H. Fuller, called Holland Fuller where he died - leaving his widow here without any means of support, dependent on a daughter & son-in-law, who are illly able to take care of her - This son Holland, therefore insists that inasmuch as the old man resided with him for the last two or three years of his life, he is entitled to the arrears of his pension - And that if he cannot get it, or the mark of it he will prevent the widow from getting it - by withholding the certificate.
My object in troubling you in this way is, to Enquire whether the papers Enclosed will not be satisfactory to the War department and if so to ask of you to signify on them to the Pension Office, that they are so and return them to me as soon as your convenience will permit - As to the credibility to be attached to my statement, give me leave to refer you - to Mr. Van Buren (our next President) Mr. Butler, Atty Genl., and if Congress was in session I would refer you to Mr. Cramer - Mr. A. Mann junr., Mr. Dickson & Mr. Wright of the Senate to whom I am known -
If the regulations of the War Department require, as is supposed by the agent at the Pension office, that the fact above mentioned, should be stated in the Certificate of the Census, it will produce great delay as no term will happen till the 29 th Dec r . next - I could procure the Certificate of the Index individually if that would be admissible -
I am very respectfully Your ob t serv t
A Woodrick Clerk of Saratoga County
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Stephen Fuller copy
33
Oct 1828
W

State of New-York, } ss. County of SARATOGA, }
ON this twentysixth day of August, 1820 personally appeared in open Court, in the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, the same being a Court of Record for the said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment,
Stephen Fuller,
aged Sixty three years, resident in the said County, in the State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: For Nine Months in Capt. John Fuller's Company of Infantry of the Massachusetts line in Col. Wheelock's regiment also nine months in Capt. Warner's Company of the Massachusetts line Lastly for three years in Capt. Sylvanus Hurd's Company of the Massachusetts line in Col. Timothy Bigelow's regiment from all which I have received an honorable discharge.
That his original declaration was made on or about the twentythird day of March 1818 and that his Pension Certificate is numbered 1818 and dated the 31st day of March 1818. And I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of any property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Stephen Fuller
Sworn to and declared on the twentysixth day of August 1820 before me in
open Court,
Thomas Palmer, Clerk
I, Thomas Palmer, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing Declarations and the schedule thereto annexed, are true copies of the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is thirty three dollars and forty one cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twentysixth day of August, 1820
Thomas Palmer
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga.

An inventory of the Personal Property of Stephen Fuller together with a schedule of the same:
Real Property
Personal Property.
  1 old axe 75 cts 1 hoe 25 cts 1 scythe 75 cts $1.75   6 chairs $1.50. 1 set cups & saucers 18 cts 1 tea pot 18 cts 1.86   1/2 flax 30 cts Iron tea Kettle 25 cts 1 Iron pot 50 cts 1.05   1 old table $1.00. 1 pair Tongs 25 cts 3 old barrels $1.50 2.75   2 pigs $2.50 1 small spinning wheel 75 cts 2 chests $1.00 4.25   part of set of Shoe makers tools $1.25. 1 small stove $7.50 8.75   1 loom $12.50. 1 old sieve 25 cts 12.75   $33.41 
The above is a true inventory of my property
Stephen Fuller
My occupation is labourer by days work. but owing to the infirmities of old age. I am not able to support my self and family;
The number of my family residing with me is as follows: my wife Elvira aged sixty five years is in a weak debilitated state and has been for two years past. and is unable to contribute to the support of herself or family & John Fuller Davis an Orphan Grand child aged eight years old unable to support himself. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22 nd day of August 1828
Sworn and Subscribed to me in open Thomas Palmer Clerk
Stephen Fuller

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Stephen Fuller Ser File 43377
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 9 mos. John Fuller Whitcomb Mass.   ✓ 9 mos. Varner   June 2, 1747 June 2, 1780 Pvt. Lylorens Smith Timothy Bigelow  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Feb 23, 1818 His wife was alive
Residence at date of application, Colleton Spa, Santiago Prov. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 70 years. Died in Mass. date not stated
Remarks: In 1820 his wife Anne was dead. He had an orphan grand child John Fuller Davis was 8 years old. Son Benjamin H. called Holland is the only child whose name is stated. Soldier married second time May 13, 1824, Betty who survived him.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Saratoga
ss.
On this 30 th day of October 1824, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Saratoga personally appeared Stephen Fuller who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Sylvanus Smith in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Brigs in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the twenty day of August 1819, at or near the village of Ballston he delivered it into the hands of Elijah Page of said village for safe keeping and that some time in February 1820 he called upon the said Elijah for said certificate was informed it could not be found & afterwards said it was lost
That he at present receives eight dollars per month.
the said Elijah Page soon after died very suddenly that he then called upon the widow of the said Elijah who could find the certificate amongst her papers which were examined carefully by me; whereby the said certificate is lost to this deponent. Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Thomas Palmer Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Saratoga
Stephen Fuller
NOTES. The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner, of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
Saratoga County Clerk's office
I Anson Brown Deputy Clerk of the County of Saratoga do certify that Thomas Palmer whose signature appears on the above affidavit, was a Justice of the Peace in & for said County at the date of said affidavit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County the 30 th October 1824. Anson Brown Dep Clerk

Pillsbury Springs Nov. 1842
Page
The Honorable
J. C. Calhoun
Secy of War
For the Pension Office.
Washington City

Ballston Spa N.Y. Nov. 3. 1824.
Sir
The enclosed application of Stephen Fuller of this Village is forwarded by his desire for a new pension certificate. Let the answer be directed to him at this place.
Yours respectfully John W. Taylor
The Honorable J. C. Calhoun Secy of War

Organized, 1904
The Reade Society
Incorporated, 1914
FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
HENRY B. REED, President Auburndale, Mass. CHARLES A. READ, Vice-President Manchester, Mass. CHARLES F. READ, Treasurer Boston, Mass.
ALANSON H. REED, Secretary Boston, Mass.
GEORGE S. STEWART, Genealogist Watertown, Mass.
Old State House Boston, Apr 7 1921
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Dept of the Interior Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly give me the Military history and family data of Steven Fuller, Rev. Pensioner of Saratoga Co. N.Y. 1818 & Serv. in Mass line.
and greatly oblige
Sincerely Yours Alanson H. Reed Secy.

Lockport, N.Y.
April 18, 1909
Pension Department, -
Will you kindly aid me in the search for data concerning the Revolutionary record of my ancestor Stephen Fuller. son of Ezeriah Fuller. who died in 1833 at the age of 76 years in Berkshire County, Lee Massachusetts. I think he enlisted from Saratoga County and was of Mass. line. I think he received

a pension several years. any information will be gratefully received by his great-great granddaughter
Marie Louise Wise 79 East Ave Lockport.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. enlisted in Saratoga Co.
Certificate No. 1757 died in 1833 aged 76 yrs - in Berkshire Co Mass.
Claimant
Soldier Stephen Fuller
Service Mass.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. claim, State records , 190
No claim, combination records , 190
REMARKS:
No claim, except S. # 20766 alive in 35 in N H. " # 29165 " in 32, Hampshire Co - live and " # 43577 dead there W. # 24254 died 1827 in H.

State of New York
Saratoga County ss. Stephen Fuller came before me Thomas Palmer Esq one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Saratoga & State of New York - and made oath that he is the same Stephen Fuller to whom an Original Pension Certificate was Granted, of which the following is a copy,
"War Department"
" Revolutionary Claims "
" I certify that in conformity with the law of the " United States of the 18 th March 1818 Stephen Fuller " late a private in the Army of the Revolution " is inscribed on the Pension list roll of the New- " York agency at the rate of eight dollars per month, " to commence on the 23 d day of March 1818
" Given at the War office of the United " States 31 st day of March 1818
" J. C. Calhoun ..
" Secretary of War ..
That he served in the War of the Revolution, and further this deponent doth on Oath say that he did deliver the Original Pension Certificate (of which the aforesaid is a copy) to Epennetus White of the County & State aforesaid for safe keeping & that the same has been lost or mislaid, as he informs me
Sworn & Subscribed this 28 th day of January 1830 before me
Stephen Fuller
THOMAS PALMER Justice of the peace in & for the County of Saratoga

State of New York
Saratoga County ss. Epenetus White of the Village of Ballston Spa in the County & State aforesaid, came before me Thomas Palmer Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in & for the Town of Milton in the County & State aforesaid & made oath that he has had in his possession the original Pension Certificate of Stephen Fuller of which the within is a copy, and that the same has been last as stated by the said Stephen Fuller in the within affidavit & that he is the same Stephen Fuller to whom the said original Certificate was given & that he now resides in the City & County of Schenectady, in the State of New York aforesaid & has resided within this State from the time the said Certificate was given to the present Sworn & Subscribed this 28 th day of January 1830. and I do certify that I am personally acquainted with the above Dependant Epenetus White and that he is a person of truth & veracity. THOMAS PALMER Justice
The signatures of Thomas Palmer to the Jurat of the foregoing affidavits of Stephen Fuller & Epenetus White are in his proper hand writing. He is a Justice of the Peace, & also Clerk, of the County of Saratoga. I have known him intimately for thirty years. He resides in the Village of Ballston Spa. Washington Feby 9. 1830.
John W. Taylor
Oath of Stephen Fuller

V.L.H.
1900 May 4 First to Marie C. Price 1921 May 3 First to Alanson H. Reed.
43 577
INVALID.
Rev.
File No. 43,577
Stephen Fuller
Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 184
[Arrangement of 1870.]